The Sri Lanka Round Tour and Beach Stay Program seamlessly blend cultural exploration and beachfront bliss, offering you the best of both worlds. Immerse yourself in the rich Culture, Heritage and Nature wonders of Sri Lanka, followed by a well-deserved beach retreat that will leave you rejuvenated and filled with unforgettable memories.
* Sigiriya Rock Fortress
* Dambulla Cave Temple
* Ayurveda Herbal Garden
* Temple of Tooth Relic
* Millennium Elephant Foundation ( Walk with an elephant )
Arrival to Colombo International Airport. Warm welcome and traditional greeting in the airport lobby with the company representative and the Language speaking chauffeur guide. Transfer to Sigiriya and check-in at hotel (check-in time 02.00 pm)
Afternoon visit the Sigiriya Rock fortress
SIGIRIYA
Sigiriya is the stunning 5th century rock fortress hideaway of fugitive king. This citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 meters from the scrub jungle was the innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town. A moat, rampart and extensive gardens including the water garden, a UNESCO world heritage site , ring the base of the rock and the world- renowned frescoes of the “Heavenly Maidens” still glowing with colour can be reached by a spiral staircase.
Return to hotel and relax
Dinner & overnight stay in 4 start hotel in Sigiriya/Habarana/Dambulla
Approximately driving times & Mileages | Airport to Sigiriya – approx. 4 hrs (145km)
Airport to Habarana – approx. 4 hrs (149 km) Airport to Dambulla – approx. 3 hrs 15 mins (128 km) Sigiriya to Sigiriya rock – approx. 20 minutes (13.3 km) Habarana to Sigiriya rock – approx. 20 minutes (12.1km) Dambulla to Sigiriya rock – approx. 30 mins (16.3 km) |
Excursion durations | Sigiriya Rock – approx. 2 hrs |
Dress code | Sigiriya – Summer wear – (Shorts, sundresses, and tank tops are suggested) (weather average – 32 – 34 °C) |
After breakfast check-out and transfer to Kandy. En-route visit the ancient Cave Temple in Dambulla. There after visit the Matale Ayurvedic Spice Garden, Batik Factory and gem Museum. In the evening visit to the Temple of the Tooth.
DAMBULLA
Dambulla Rock Temple was built by King Walagamba in the 1st Century BC and it is a world Heritage site. It is the most impressive of Sri Lanka’s cave Temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq metres of painted walls and ceilings is the largest area of paintings found in the world. It contains over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is the Colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of Rock and spanning 14 meters
SPICE GARDEN
Visit the Spice Garden in Matala, where you can see the different types of spices growing in Sri Lanka. Here you can observe the growth of spices and learn a lot of interesting information about the process of processing and further manufacture of Ayurveda products.
KANDY
Kandy is the last capital of the Lankan Kings and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in a mountain range at an altitude of 488 m above sea level, the city is very picturesque. The name “Kandy” is a splendor and splendor. A lot of legends, traditions and folklore are still carefully preserved by the inhabitants of the city. Kandy and to this day is the cultural capital of the country. In the center of the city, near the lake, is the temple of Dalada Maligawa, where the main relic of the country – the Holy Tooth of the Buddha. Once a year, during the colorful festival of Esala Perahera, which takes place in late July – early August, the shrine resting on the back of the main elephant of the temple is displayed for public viewing. In the procession, passing through the streets of the city, dozens of elephants, covered with bright cloths with bells and illuminations, hundreds of dancers, acrobats participate. Visiting the Temple of the Tooth of the Buddha.
TOOTH RELIC TEMPLE
The hill capital is another “World Heritage Site”. It was the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings during the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule and finally ceded to the British in 1815 after an agreement. To the Buddhists of Sri Lanka and the World, Kandy is one of the most sacred sites as it is the home of the “Dalada Maligawa” – Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Close by are the remains of the Royal Palace (“Maha Wasala”), “Palle Wasala”- where the Queens stayed-now used for the National Museum, “Meda Wasala” where other close relatives lived, Audience Hall, Natha Devala and Vishnu Devala are situated close by. The Bathing Pavilion (“Ulpenge”) is by the Lake and in the Center of the lake is the Island called “Kiri samudraya” (Milk white ocean) used by the kings as the summerhouse. Today it is the center of Buddhism, Arts, Crafts, Dancing, Music and Culture. Visitors can see these Dance & Music at the daily Cultural Performances held at several places in the city.
Check-in at hotel and relax
Dinner & overnight stay in Kandy
Approximately driving times & Mileages | Sigiriya to Dambulla Cave – approx. 30 minutes (19.4 km)
Habarana to Dambulla Cave – approx. 40 minutes (24.1km) Dambulla to Dambulla Cave – approx. 10 mins (2.7 km) Dambulla Cave Temple to Matale – approx. 1hr 15 min (46 km) Matale to Kandy – approx. 1 hr (25 km) |
Excursion durations | Dambulla Cave Temple – approx. 40 minutes
Matale Spice Garden – approx. 40 minutes Gem Museum – approx. 30 minutes Batik Factory – approx. 30 minutes Tooth Temp[le – approx. 40 minutes |
Dress code | Dambulla Temple & Tooth Relic Temple – Long wear (long skirts/long dresses & long trousers with half/long sleeve tops (do not wear sleeveless)
(weather average Dambulla & Matale- 32 – 34 °C) (weather average in Kandy – 28 – 31 °C) |
After breakfast check-out and transfer to Pinnawala and visit the Millennium Elephant Foundation
MILLENNIUM ELEPHANT FOUNDATION
Millennium Elephant Foundation, which has been home to the Samarasinghe family and their elephants for many generations, was first opened to the public as the Club Concept Elephant Bath in 1979 by Sam Samarasinghe (1931-1991), a dedicated animal lover. After Samarasinghe’s death in August 1999, MEF was founded in his memory with the assistance of the World Society for the Protection of Animals (Now known as World Animal Protection), and unveiled as a sanctuary possessing proper caretaking facilities and medical services for captive elephants. MEF strives to improve the care and treatment of Sri Lankan elephants whilst increasing awareness about the crippling conditions many of them face throughout the country. The foundation remains the only certified non-profit organization working with captive elephants in Sri Lanka today.
Tourists can observe and walk with the elephants at MEF as well as assist with their daily washing in the Kuda Oya River that runs through the grounds. The funds generated from both visitors and volunteers is used to maintain the elephants well-being, and to enable the care and rescue of more captive elephants. MEF ensures that it strictly abides by the guidelines set by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.
On completion transfer to the selected beach hotel in down south or east coast.
PLEASE DO BOOK YOUR BEACH STAY FROM OUR BEACH STAY SECTION
Approximately driving times & Mileages | Kandy to Pinnawala – approx. 1hr 30 mins (42.2 km) |
Excursion durations | Pinnawala – approx. 1 hr 30 mins |
Dress code | Pinnawala – Summer wear (weather average – 28 – 32 °C)
(Shorts, sundresses, and tank tops are suggested) |
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